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merrily

(45,251 posts)
25. IOW, she was connected to The Family. Thanks, I know.
Wed Jul 2, 2014, 10:07 AM
Jul 2014

What is your point?

That was not the only way she could attend Bible studies and prayer meetings in DC. Any legit bible study and/or praryer group would have been thrilled to have her (and her Secret Service protectors, too).

Instead, with all options available to her, she CHOSE to study the Bible and attend prayer meetings with The Family, though. Please tell me you are not trying to imply that is without meaning.

I would take Bible study, but I sure as hell wouldn't take Bible study with the Family, not with their interpretations of the Bible and their warped idea of the Bible and religion vis a vis politics.

For one thing, they teach that certain people are called by God to lead (aka politicians who share the beliefs of The Family) and the laws that apply to the rest of us don't apply to those "called" leaders. Hence all the comparisons to King David, most beloved of God, according to the Bible, ancestor of Jesus, who sought to murder a man so he could screw the decedent's wife (Bathsheba) Yet, he remained beloved of God.

No, I wouldn't study the Bible with them, not unless I were researching for an expose of The Family.

So, what is your point anyway? Not technically a member, is that your point? I never said she was a member, so you can put that straw man away. Who cares about technicalities, anyway?

Besides, what is "silly ass" about pointing out anyone's connection with The Family? And what is wrong with telling someone denial is not their friend?

Denial is not your friend, either. Neither is spin.

Interesting, too, that it was blkmusclemachine who made the original comment, but you passed that right up and replied to me, but not to him or her.

No trouble expressing herself. Countries where girls aren't issued birth certificates - chilling. freshwest Jul 2014 #1
Yea the bit about countries where girls aren't even issued birth certificates... Triana Jul 2014 #2
And she knows more than that, I'm sure. Her analysis of what that kind of misogyny leads to... freshwest Jul 2014 #3
Exactly... Historic NY Jul 2014 #6
It encourages me. One can be defined by their enemies. And hers are troglodytes. freshwest Jul 2014 #7
Doesn't scare this woman in the least. merrily Jul 2014 #33
I don't trust this woman. She pals around with Christian Dominionist, MENTOR, and "close friend," blkmusclmachine Jul 2014 #4
Silly ass comment. LuvLoogie Jul 2014 #5
Nothing silly about facts. Denial is not your friend. merrily Jul 2014 #14
She attended Bible studies and prayer meetings. Beacool Jul 2014 #23
IOW, she was connected to The Family. Thanks, I know. merrily Jul 2014 #25
Spreading B.S. is not your friend either. Beacool Jul 2014 #28
not silly at all. navarth Jul 2014 #8
You keep repeating that like a mantra, Beacool Jul 2014 #22
Actually, navarth posted that ONCE. Not repetitive and certainly not like a merrily Jul 2014 #27
Navarth has written that same comment over and over in various threads. Beacool Jul 2014 #32
Supporting facts in many threads? Oooo, let's stop that nonsense! merrily Jul 2014 #34
No, repetitively bringing up stuff that have zero to do with the OP is silly. Beacool Jul 2014 #37
K&R lovemydog Jul 2014 #9
Hillary is a strong advocate for women's civil rights, but the fact remains that Bill Clinton JDPriestly Jul 2014 #10
Those are all excellent points, JDPriestly lovemydog Jul 2014 #11
I live in California. I will vote for all other Democrats, but at least now I do not think I JDPriestly Jul 2014 #12
Elizabeth Warren is a one issue politician with minimal political experience Beacool Jul 2014 #24
The country needs her. She can appoint competent people for State and other positions. JDPriestly Jul 2014 #45
Biden also cited that authorization rationale. merrily Jul 2014 #17
Association with The Family is not a religion, though. merrily Jul 2014 #29
She will not be an impressive candidate for president. Enthusiast Jul 2014 #13
However, if the DNC succeeds in avoiding a real primary, merrily Jul 2014 #15
Hillary must be questioned about her economic policies. Enthusiast Jul 2014 #16
I agree. Sadly, it's not up to you or me. merrily Jul 2014 #18
"Follow the money" navarth Jul 2014 #20
She's impressive enough for the vast majority of Democrats. Beacool Jul 2014 #26
Who would be impressed with anyone the DNC designated. merrily Jul 2014 #31
Nope, they would not. Beacool Jul 2014 #35
She is not a nominee. A designee, maybe. merrily Jul 2014 #36
Dismissive much, aren't you? Beacool Jul 2014 #39
Saying she is not a nominee yet is dismissive? It's fact. merrily Jul 2014 #41
There will be a primary, there always is. Beacool Jul 2014 #42
Single payer is the answer. KurtNYC Jul 2014 #19
K&R stonecutter357 Jul 2014 #21
I see that the usual mudslingers have attempted to hijack your thread. Beacool Jul 2014 #30
My, what a sophisticated rebuttal, calling people who don't merrily Jul 2014 #38
Please, how many people on DU have felt the need to say that they would not vote for her Beacool Jul 2014 #40
Hillary's response in this vid is great. SCOTUS is dead wrong in their ruling on Hobby Lobby. hue Jul 2014 #43
But but but iandhr Jul 2014 #44
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